Magic Man’s Friday Preview From the Fair Grounds

An early morning rush of rain led the Fair Grounds into its first inclement track day of the meet as it was labeled sloppy for the early part of the card. Hence the tough day for me as only two winners was on the docket and five board finishes as well. Looking to rebound off of my first rough day of the season, here now is my look at how I see the Friday card playing out.

Fair Grounds

December 1, 2017

RACE 1 – POST TIME – 1:00 PM

Purse $41,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources). For Accredited La Bred Maidens, Three Years Old And Upward. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. (Preference To Horses That Have Not Started For Less Than $20,000 In Their Last 3 Starts). Six Furlongs.

Purse $18,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Started For A Claiming Price Of $5,000 Or Less In 2016-2017 Or Claiming Price $10,000. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races Since October 1 Allowed 2 Lbs. A race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. Claiming Price $10,000. (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at 5 and 1/2 Furlongs.) . About Five And One Half Furlongs. (Turf) (Rail at 8 Feet)

RACE 4 – POST TIME – 2:34 PM

Purse $20,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won Two Races. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over on the turf since November 1 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $30,000, For Each $2,500 To $25,000 2 Lbs. (Preference To Horses That Have Not Started For Less Than $20,000 In Their Last 3 Starts). (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at One Mile.) . About One Mile. (Turf) (Rail at 8 Feet)

Purse $22,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Two Year Olds Which Have Never Won Two Races. Weight, 122 Lbs. Non-winners of a race since November 1 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $30,000, For Each $2,500 To $25,000 2 Lbs. Six Furlongs.

Purse $16,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Maidens, Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Claiming Price $25,000, For Each $2,500 To $20,000 1 lb. (Preference To Horses That Have Not Started For Less Than $20,000 In Their Last 3 Starts). (Ifdeemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at One Mile.) . About One Mile. (Turf) (Rail at 8 Feet)

RACE 7 – POST TIME – 4:05 PM

Purse $18,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources). For Accredited La Bred Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward Which Have Never Won Four Races Or Which Have Not Won Two Races Since June 1, 2017. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners of a race since November 1 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $12,500, if for $10,000, allowed 2 Lbs. (Races Where Entered For $7,500 Or Less Not Considered In Eligibility And Allowances). Six Furlongs.

RACE 8 – POST TIME – 4:35 PM

ENTRIES PLUS (FREE)

PPS & SELECTIONS

PP (RACE 8)

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Daily Double

Fair Grounds ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $12,500

Purse $40,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources) (Includes $6,000 – LAVPF – Louisiana Video Poker Fund). For Accredited La Bred Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward Which Have Never Won A Race Other Than Maiden, Claiming, Or Starter Or Which Have Never Won Two Races Or Claiming Price $12,500. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races At A Mile Or Over On The Turf Since October 1 Allowed 2 Lbs. One such race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. Claiming Price $12,500 (Races Where Entered For $7,500 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances) (Horses Entered For The Allowance Condition Will Be Preferred). (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at One Mile.) . About One Mile. (Turf) (Rail at 8 Feet)

RACE 9 – POST TIME – 5:05 PM

ENTRIES PLUS (FREE)

PPS & SELECTIONS

PP (RACE 9)

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Super Hi-5

Fair Grounds CLAIMING $5,000

Purse $16,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources). For Accredited La Bred Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won Four Races Or Which Have Not Won Two Races Since June 1, 2017. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Race At A Mile Or Over Since November 1 Allowed 2 Lbs. Claiming Price $5,000 (Races Where Entered For $4,000 Or Less Not Considered In Eligibility And Allowances). One Mile.

George Pepis

Horse Racing Analyst

George Pepis provides racing analysis during each Fair Grounds racing season. He also shares commentary and selections for major stakes events and prep races around the country. In the past, George has hosted sports talk programming on WGSO 990am in New Orleans. He has served as both play-by-play and color analyst on Louisiana high school football radio and internet broadcasts.

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